Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is ranked 401st in the ‘QS Sustainability Rankings 2025’ among 1,751 institutions ranked globally. In the previous ranking, MAHE was placed at 576th.

MAHE is ranked 74th out of 661 Asian colleges, up from 139th the previous year. MAHE has moved up from 13th place to ninth place out of 78 institutions in India, securing its place among the top 10 universities in the nation. MAHE is currently India’s second-ranked private institution in the ‘QS Sustainability Rankings 2025’.

Quoting Lt Gen MD Venkatesh, Vice-Chancellor of MAHE, a media statement said: “This recognition is a testament to MAHE’s unwavering dedication to integrating sustainable practices into our academic programmes, research initiatives, and institutional operations. Our focus on addressing global challenges through education and innovation has been the driving force behind this success. It is heartening to see our efforts acknowledged on such a prestigious platform, and I extend my gratitude to every member of the MAHE community for their contributions.”

The QS Sustainability Rankings assess institutions on a wide range of sustainability metrics, including environmental impact, social responsibility, research excellence, and the integration of sustainable practices across operations.

One of the key factors contributing to this success is MAHE’s commitment to research that addresses pressing global issues, it said, adding, MAHE has invested significantly in interdisciplinary research centres focused on areas such as renewable energy, climate change, healthcare innovation, and sustainable urban development.

MAHE has implemented green campus initiatives, including solar energy installations, waste management systems, water conservation efforts, and sustainable building practices. These measures have reduced the university’s environmental footprint, it said.

MAHE aims to scale up its research efforts, engage more actively with global sustainability networks, and empower its students to become change-makers in their respective fields, the statement added.

–EOM–